Djordjevic has been on Lazio's radar for months as his contract with Nantes is set to expire in the summer. Inter were thought to have attempted to hijack the deal last week but it appears Lazio are very close to finalising the deal. Tare told reporters:

"Djordjevic has signed for us? Not yet, not yet. As far as I know, there is only Lazio close to him. We have done everything in a transparent manner, we told Nantes at the beginning of our negotiations with the player. The player has made his decision in peace. We certainly did not aim a gun at his head."

"We are interested in him because he is a great player, he has everything needed to do well in any league. He is a complete player with characteristics important to Italian football."